Transportation
DFW Airport Announces Start of Transformational Work on $9 Billion Capital Plan with Reimagining of Terminal C
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrated the beginning of major work on its nearly $9 billion capital improvement plan called “DFW Forward.”
Houston Airports Moves Forward in Voluntary Global Program that Strives to Mitigate Airport Carbon Emissions
Airports Council International (ACI) announced that George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) achieved Level 2 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation program.
Austin Awarded $10.5 Million Federal Grant for Citywide Pedestrian Safety
The Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding will allow the city to install crossings at nearly 50 locations and more fully develop the city’s Living Streets Program.
Charlie Jenkins Assumes Role as Port Houston CEO
Port Houston announced that Charlie Jenkins has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, taking the reins from long-time executive director Roger Guenther following his retirement.
Gov. Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $148 Billion Transportation Investment
Governor Greg Abbott announced a record $148 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure.
METRO Introduces Electric Buses into its Fleet
Passengers on two local bus routes will experience a quieter, smoother ride as METRO rolls out its first zero-emission electric buses for regular service.
Construction Officially Underway for Galveston’s 4th Cruise Terminal – Future Home of MSC Seascape
Construction is underway at the Port of Galveston to convert an existing cargo warehouse into the port’s fourth cruise terminal.
Houston-Based KBR Awarded Estimated $153M Contract Supporting Naval Test Wing Atlantic Aircrew Services
KBR announced it has been awarded an estimated $153 million cost plus fixed fee recompete contract to support Naval Test Wings Atlantic and Pacific Aircrew Services over a five-year period.
SIXT USA Announces New Car Rental Branch at Hobby Airport
The opening solidifies SIXT’s presence in Texas where it now operates eight car rental branches in the state’s largest cities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
TxDOT Delivers $156 Million to Transit Agencies Across Texas
New funding for public transit from the Texas Department of Transportation will help provide access and expand service for people to get to jobs, school, medical appointments, and other important destinations. According to a news release, more than $123 million in funding was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission this summer to support transit programs…
Port Houston Surpasses 2M TEUs Faster Than Ever
Port Houston, the fifth-largest container port in the nation, has surpassed the two million TEU mark faster than ever.
DART Pilot Program to Test Next Generation Bus Shelters
DART finished installing three versions of the new bus shelter prototypes at five bus stop locations across four cities on July 18 as part of a new pilot program.
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